Connections NYT is the latest sensation from the New York Times, captivating word game enthusiasts with its challenge of identifying common threads among words. Similar to Wordle, Connections resets daily, presenting a new puzzle each day that gets progressively more challenging. If you’re looking for assistance with today's puzzle, you’ve come to the right place.
If you prefer to tackle the puzzle on your own, continue reading for some helpful hints and strategies. If you want the solution immediately, you can jump to the end of this article for the August 19 Connections answers.
Connections is a daily word game developed by the New York Times, with contributions from associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu. The game can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices. The objective is to group 16 words into four categories, each containing four words with a shared theme.
Players must sort the words into their respective categories. The puzzle features color-coded hints to assist with sorting:
Players have up to four mistakes before the game ends. They can also rearrange the board to make it easier to spot connections. After completing the puzzle, players can share their results on social media.
If you’re looking for a nudge in the right direction, here are some hints for today’s categories:
For those needing a bit more guidance, today's categories are:
Ready for the answers? Here’s a reveal of today’s puzzle solutions:
Don’t be discouraged if you didn’t solve it this time. There will be fresh challenges tomorrow, and we’ll be here to offer more hints and solutions.
If you’re looking for yesterday’s Connections puzzle hints and answers, check out the previous article.
Happy puzzling!